The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-26
MR.. FOX MEETS THE PRINCE
And Was Gratified that He Wasn't
Kicked.


NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-There was singu-
lar meeting between the Prince of Wales
and Richard K. Fox at the Goodwood races
last August The distinguished" Journal
ist was visiting England to arrange the
match which has just come off between the
star, Jake Kilrain, and Mr.. Smith. lie had
concluded the terms of it when he reached
the race course with his lady TO enjoy the
scene and the horses -.
Half the aristocracy Of England was din
ing on the green sward among the beauti-
full trees which skirt the quarter stretch.
The Prince, his good wife, and one OF his
sons were among the number. Richard
seemed to take great delight in walking
about among the rows of tables and point
ing out to the woman by his side some OF
the distinguished people who were taking
their dinner under the trees. 1t was
beautiful scene and charming day and IT
is known thu ough all England as the annual
Royal picnic.
Mr.. Fox and his companion seemed to en-
Joy it immensely. Both in scenery, make
up and depression this gathering is the best
there was in the United Kingdom this year.
Mr. Fox saw it and plumed himself upon the
discovery of this wonderful element Of hui
man happiness. Filled with the impor-
lance with which be was freighted, Mr..
Fox, after having made his international
smuggling match between Kilrain and
Smith, he evidently deemed him,elf
a fit companion for kings. He watched
the Prince dine, and when his royal
highpeSs had finished his repast and
walked toward the railing which skirted
the quarter stretch. and took his field
glasses from his shoulder, leveled them at
the horses just galloping up the track pre-
paratOry to starting for the Goodwood cup,
Mr.. Fox approached him. The Prince was
alone, and Mr.. Fox caught his opportunity.
The heir TO the throne not knowing of his
presence, observed awhile the look and
action of the horses, then dropped
his glasses as they drew nearer and
At this instant, the great patron of sport
ing events stepped up and tapped the scion Of
royalty upon the shoulder. The Prince
turned quickly about to see who was thus
familiar. His eye Lit upon the great citizen
from America who had backed Mr.. Kilrain
to knock out one of his own subjects Mr..
Fox looked dignified, and then solemn. He
met the Princes gaze without fiinching, and
in that rich and mellow brogue, so charac-
teristic of the North of Ireland Milesian, be
said:
II am an American visiting your country
and would like to shake hands with the fE-
ture King"
The Prince noted the brogue, took in the
situation, and with due consideration for
the occasion and his own position, said:
Il hope you are enjoying your visit to
this country"
Mr.. Fox, Impressed with the weight of
the occasion and the fact that the Prince
did not turn his back on him, took occasion
to introduce his lady. The Prince, always
gallant and gentlemanly, shook hands with
her and said:
81 hope, madam, you are enjoying your
stay in England. We are having pleasant
weather for the sport"
think that Mr.. Fox was about to ask the
Prince what he thought about the kilrain
and Smith prize fight, but one of the royal
family approached and the Prince turned
and left Mr.. Fox and his lady to their own
reflections
Taking it all in all, it was great scene
and broad example of the gall which
good many Americans carry about them on
occasions of this character.
At the moment, Mr.. Fox was much elated
with the fact that the Prince had not kicked
him into the paddock, and he was warm in
his praises of the politeness and equanimity
of his royal highness
What has come over the spirit Of his
dreams do not know, but learn that he is
much disguised with the coming King of
England, who was polite to him when he
should nave been rude, and now refuses TO
let Mr.. Kilrain spar for his editication. Men,
when they grow great, become curious
cranks; and now that Mr.. Fox has evidently
won great international triumph. he may
possibly feel that he is above the first citi-
zen of England who allowed him to speak
to him on the race course, a privilege no
citizen of England would have expected.
FRANK BURR.